The Social Justice and Equity certificate critically examines the principles of social justice theory and practice, social activism, and cultivates professional proficiencies that address equity, diversity and inclusion – with particular focus in the United States. Coursework includes elective and applied courses as well as a core requirement course (SOC386). This certificate program consists of 12 credits.

Required Course
SOC 386 – Social Change and Social Movements Credits: 3

Applied Courses (3 Credits)

Choose from the following:

  • ENGL 347 – Grant and Proposal Writing Credits: 3
  • ENGL 370 – Legal Writing Credits: 3
  • BUS 201 – Writing and Presenting for Business Credits: 3

Elective Courses (6 Credits)

Choose from the following:

  • WGS 105 – Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: 3
  • SOC 270 – Race and Ethnicity Credits: 3
  • SOC 327 – Social Inequality Credits: 3
  • HIST 285 – Women in American History Credits: 3
  • REL 311 – American Religious History Credits: 3
  • REL 330 – Women and Religion Credits: 3
  • PHIL 381 – American Indian Environmental Philosophies Credits: 3
  • POLI 315 – Minority Group Politics Credits: 3
  • POLI 360 – Gender and Politics in Comparative Perspective Credits: 3
  • MSTU 394 – Sex, Media and Rape Culture Credits: 3
  • ENGL 278 – Asian American Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 279 – Chicano and Chicana Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 280 – American Indian Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 282 – Black Literature Credits: 3
  • ENGL 340 – Language, Gender and Sexuality Credits: 3

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact:

David Barry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology
Social Justice and Equity program coordinator
dbarry@uwsp.edu